THE 2010 FORD EXPEDITION WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY NOT ON AN INCLINE. WHILE IN PARK IT ROLLED BACKWARDS ACROSS A STREET AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. AFTER THE INCIDENT IT WAS DETERMINED THAT WITH THE ENGINE TURNED OFF AND THE KEY REMOVED THE CAR COULD BE PUT INTO ANY GEAR. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE KEY COULD BE REMOVED WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND THE CAR IN DRIVE OR ANY OTHER GEAR. *TR
2010 ford Expedition powertrain problems
severe 10 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Crashes
5
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
TRANSMISIN PROBLEM BERY NOISE WHEN DRIVING AND PRESS GAS. SOMETIMES WHEN IS PARKED IT MOVES LIKE 12" . AC ALWAYS A PROBLEM TOKE TO MECANIC AT LEASE 10 TIMES I'M SO TIRED IF THIS.
TRANSMISSION SEVERELY SLIPS WHEN DOWNSHIFTING FROM OVERDRIVE...ONLY HAPPENS AFTER DRIVING FOR 2 OR MORE HOURS. HAVE HAD IT IN 3 TIMES, BUT DEALER ONLY WOULD DOCUMENT IT ONCE. THE FIRST 2 TIMES, THEY SAID THE CAR WAS STILL BREAKING IN AND THAT IT WOULD SETTLE IN AFTER A FEW MORE THOUSAND MILES. THE 3RD TIME THE DEALER HOOKED UP EQUIPMENT AND DROVE IT FOR 5 MIN, RETURNED AND SAID NO PROBLEM FOUND…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING WITH THE PARK ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED BACKWARDS CRASHING INTO A STEEL POST WITHOUT WARNING. THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOORS WERE AJAR. ADDITIONALLY, THE KEY FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE OCCUPANT SEATED IN THE REAR JUMPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE BUT SUSTAINED NO I…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2010 ford Expedition?
It's a meaningful issue. 10 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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